Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 8 46 LONG BEACH ISLAND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM Engleside and Beach Avenues Beach Haven, (609) 492-0700 www.lbimuseum.com This museum reveals life on Long Beach Island during the Victorian era. Come view their col- lection of early photographs ranging from the big hotel era to hurricanes that tore through the Island. The Museum also displays an extensive collection of recovered shipwreck artifacts and documents the lives of the early Barnegat Baymen and seafarers. Admission: $3 per adult; children with adults are free. Open Memorial Day weekend - late June, Sat. and Sun. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Late June - Labor Day, seven days a week 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sept. 10 - early October, Sat. and Sun. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. LONGSTREET FARM AND HOLMDEL PARK 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel Park Holmdel, (732) 946-3758 or (732) 842-4000 www.monmouthcountyparks.com A living history farm located in Holmdel Park that maintains life as it was during the 1890s. Costumed interpreters work the farm as it was over a hundred years ago. Come see the 14-room farmhouse, live animals, agricultural fields, and barnyard! Activities, guided tours, and children's programs are available. Open everyday except Christmas. The farmhouse is open only on week- ends. Holmdel Park's 572 acres features hiking and fitness trails, fishing and skating ponds, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, a sledding hill, and more. MARLPIT HALL 137 Kings Highway, Middletown (732) 462-1466 www.monmouthhistory.org This rare example of colonial architecture was erected in several stages. A one-room Dutch cot- tage was begun in 1685 by James Grover, Jr., and was greatly enlarged circa 1730-1750 by 'Squire' John Taylor, a prominent merchant. The house remained in the Taylor family until acquired for Monmouth County Historical Association in 1936. It is furnished to reflect ownership from 1685 through 1820, with five rooms providing the time line. Open May - September, Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD AND MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK 16 Business Route 33, Manalapan (732) 462-9616 www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/ parks/monbat.html This is where Molly Pitcher became famous during a Revolutionary battle. It was on the Monmouth Battlefield that General Washington and General Sir Henry Clinton faced each other. This victory convinced the British that the revolutionaries were a force to contend with and not just a ragtag rabble. This is also the setting for the historic Craig House. Learn more about the rich history of Monmouth Battlefield through wayside exhib- its located on Perrine Hill, Combs Hill, and the Hedgerow. Visitors center, birding, picnic areas, trails, and playgrounds. Sledding and cross-coun- try skiing in winter. MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 70 Court Street, Freehold (732) 462-1466 www.monmouthhistory.org Five 18th century historic houses have been preserved by the association. Its headquarters in Freehold offer a fine library and museum featuring changing and permanent exhibitions. Museum hours: Tues. - Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Library hours: Wed. - Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The historical houses are located in various towns throughout the county and are open seasonally May - September. Please call or visit their website for locations and times. MONMOUTH MUSEUM Brookdale Community College 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft (732) 747-2266 www.monmouthmuseum.org The Monmouth Museum, founded in 1963 as a Museum of Ideas, presents changing exhibits in the fields of art, history, and science to educate and entertain while providing a destination for creative expression and life-long learning to the diverse community it serves. Changing exhibitions fea- tured in the Museum's Main Gallery and the Nilson Gallery present a wide variety of art in all media. Children will have exciting learning experiences in our popular Dorothy V. Morehouse WonderWing and Becker Children's Wing. Located on the cam- pus of Brookdale College. Admission: $8./person; children under two: free. Main Gallery and Nilson Gallery hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Sat. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Fri. 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun. noon - 5:00 PM. Dorothy V. Morehouse WonderWing and Becker Children's Wing hours: call or check website. THE NAVY LAKEHURST HISTORICAL SOCIETY Naval Air Station, Lakehurst (732) 818-7520 www.nlhs.com The Navy Lakehurst Society staffs an informa- tion center featuring the Naval Air Engineering Station's role as the world's Navy expert in Aircraft Platform Interface and extensive artifacts from its past as the site of the Hindenburg tragedy when it was the nation's first international airport and the home base of a military lighter-than-air fleet. HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS continued from page 45 Longstreet Farm at Holmdel Park. courtesy of Monmouth County Park System Re-enactors at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan. Danielle Garske

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